Ubuntu’s Thin Vertical Taskbar on Windows 8
Duplicating the vertical taskbar implemented with Ubuntu on Windows 8 is not without its caveats. This guide shows you how to pull it off....
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How to get Task Manager Back to Normal
If you've ever opened Task Manager in Windows 7 or below, you may have been surprised to see only the graphs of your CPU cores...
Windows 8 Task Manager: Restore Logical Processors
Even though you may have an 8-core or 12-core CPU, you may have noticed that the Windows 8 task manager just shows you one big...
Don’s Picks: Six Wi-Fi adapters that get the job done
One of the quickest things to die off is your internal Wi-Fi adapter. These delicate little fellows seem to bite the dust almost as quickly...
What is the real version number of Windows 8?
Windows 8 isn't really even version 8. It's all a lie, and we call it out in this article....
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 8 has added 16 new keyboard shortcuts, thanks mostly to its confusing Metro UI. We have for you the complete list of Windows keyboard...
Windows 8 GUI Annoyances
Now Windows is calling it Windows 8 Style UI. I wish I were kidding, but that's their temporary name while they come up with something...
Run Hidden Power Efficiency Report in Windows 7
Computer laptops are just about everywhere, and as such today’s modern operating systems have a lot of power-saving options… some of which are hidden or...
How To Change the Shut Down Button
If you’re like me, then you rarely actually shut down your computer. Even though I have fast RAIDed SSDs that can cold-boot Windows in less...
Enable Hidden Windows Themes
Windows 7 configures a handful of themes upon initial installation, but did you know that there are several more that are not installed by default? ...
OCModShop 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
Happy holidays one and all! I would say that of all the writers here at OCModshop, I am the most Scrooge-like. I am not a...
Change the Windows 7 Logon Background
Do you sneer at people who use the default Windows desktop? If you want to set yourself apart from your grandma that uses Windows XP’s...
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Keyboard shortcuts have been in the Windows operating system since its inception, but the Windows key started appearing about the time Windows 95 rolled out....
WindowBlinds 7 Review
One of the neatest features of Windows XP was the ability to customize the interface to any theme you could conceive. You could even do...
Edit Start Menu All Programs
Like many nerds, I’m very particular about organization. I like to have all of my video programs located under a ‘Videos’ directory, my development stuff...